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SY08 OVZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,030 mi
Last recorded142,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OVZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2023 142,030 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2023 141,955 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 125,294 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 125,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L.on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,491 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,796 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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SY08 OVZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY08 OVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY08 OVZ registered?

SY08 OVZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SY08 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 OVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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